I ran the car with the radiator cap off and the flow seemed pretty weak, but I'm not really sure how hard it is actually supposed to be. I tried to pressure test the cooling system but the tester I rented didn't fit the cap.I can't run both stock fans. I can only fit the passenger fan...

Oh yea thanks. I'll be sure to check that.

That just seems like a way to tell if it is maybe the water pump. I'm not trying to just keep throwing parts at it hoping it fixes it. I'm trying to locate what is causing the problem, and fix that. But it seems like there isn't really a way to do that. I'll try this since I have no other...

How should I check the water pump? Apart from pulling it off. It isn't leaking any fluid out.The fans are set up as pullers. They will hold paper to the FMIC after the ducting work I made; although it is very weak at the fmic.And I changed the oil, it was rather dark for the 250 mile...

I've done it a few times.

I have tried just about everything and still can't figure this out. I have a 97 gsx that I rebuilt. It was sitting for a year and a half with the engine just sitting in by motor mounts, and just recently did I get it running again. And I've had this problem the entire time.At idle, it will...

You won't. You have to now.

Awesome. Thanks Chris.

What are the differences in a 7 bolt crank between the 95-97 engines, and the 98+ split thrust bearing engines?I have two blocks, one is an Evo3 block, and one is a 98 block. I'm rebuilding the motor, and both need a new crank. I'd prefer to use the 98 block, and found a crank from a 96...

I've been told MLS gaskets are more prone to leaking than composite gaskets. Would this be because of the need of a perfectly even surface to seal with the MLS gasket, while the composite will, for lack of a better word, "give" a little bit? Or is there evidence of this being true?Also, is it...

Back from the dead, I know, but I'm doing this very soon and am trying to get a full list of everything I will need to do this swap in a weekend.So far, to my understanding, I will need:.70a/r BEP housing ERL or similar manifold Vband exhaust Oil Feed and Drain linesIs this correct...

Need some ideas. The motor was rebuilt, as was the clutch. Got about 750 miles on it, before I setup NLTS(6k). I got a few pulls in, before the clutch engagement changed on me(for the 4th time since getting it running), and it wouldn't hold. So I brought it home, and as I was pulling in, I...

So does anyone know where I can find the BEP housing?

Turbo Trader?

Probably going to take it to a local place and have them rebuild it. I'm hoping they get it done in time so my car isn't down any longer.

Before I pulled it, it was still holding strong. I want to use it so that I don't have to have the car down for longer, but I thought I'd get opinions.

Ok, that makes sense, haha. Will I just need to have a vband o2 housing?Basically, so far I understand that I will need to get:The .70a/r bep housing (don't know where to find that) V-band o2 housing ERL, DNP, or similar manifold that will allow the turbo to fit correctly in the bay...

Now I'm thoroughly confused. Your statements contradict themselves. I'm assuming you forgot to add "not" in the first post though?I know what t3 means. I'm not an idiot. I am simply trying to figure out everything I need to do to get this turbo on my car since it is not a bolt on turbo and...

So if I were to run the .70a/r bep t3 housing, I wouldn't need custom exhaust work? And where can I find that housing? After reading a little more, I hear that with the 19cm^2 housing, it's difficult to achieve higher boost levels, and I'm looking for, eventually, 30+psi.

I'm planning on running an external gate off the manifold.From what I've heard, the 19cm^2 housing flows best, but I will sacrifice about 500rpm of spool. The manifold I have now is cracked as well, so I'm wanting to replace it either way. I'm going to test fit a t3 manifold a friend has...

I cannot find the info I'm looking for anywhere. I'm getting ready to upgrade my turbo from a scm5031 to an HX40 pro. I'm staying with the t3 housing, and am wondering what I will need to modify. I'm thinking I'll have to get slim line fans no matter what, and that I'll have to modify some...

I just picked up a 7 blade hx40 pro, and had a few questions. This will be going on my 97 gsx, and I'm wondering what, if any, manifold will allow me to use the stock fans, and not have to get slim lines. I've heard that with the hx40, you have to get them. I'm wanting to keep the T3 18cm...

That's another thing. It looks like the belt is slightly walking, but it doesn't move sideways enough to really tell yet.

I've searched and couldn't find anything on this particular issue, so I'm sorry if it is a frequent question.I recently replaced the head on my car, and timed it correctly. The car starts and runs, but has an odd noise coming from the timing area. When watching the belt as it runs, it...

Is it possible to reuse it? I had to replace valves, and ended up installing a different head. Ends up being the head I installed had a bent valve as well, and I have to have the valves replaced. I'm wondering if I can reuse this gasket since I haven't even driven on it yet? Anyone got any info...

Long time no update. I got the car running. Swapped on a friend's head from his old motor, as well as his intake and 1g throttle body. Also put on some 1050cc FIC injectors with plans to go e85.Put the car in time, and I turned it over 12 times to double check it being in time. The marks...

I noticed this comment and got a little confused. From everything I've searched and read, a 245 will rub on a car lowered ~1.5"? So I guess I'll fill out the form and try and get some opinions.1. My car is a: b) 2g DSM2. My wheel size is: 17x8 +403. My current or...

Car is running now. No boost leaks or vacuum leaks(at least shown by a boost leak test).Alternator is still acting up. I'm not really sure why. And the car is running a bit weird. Idle's really high. About 1700-2200. Even with the BISS screwed all the way in, and idle set at 950 via link. And...

Well I just got the car running after a month and a half. Replaced the alternator, battery, swapped another stock head on (but kept my fp2's), upgraded to a 1g TB, and upgraded injectors to FIC 1050's.Started it up and it had a big vacuum leak at the throttle body. We fixed that, and I took it...

I've never heard of it either, but a friend suggested it and it seems like it would fit. They are the revised lifters I just installed too. Weird thing is the car ran fine for about 45 seconds, just had a ticking that I assumed was he lifters priming. After that it died and wouldn't start again...

A couple updates:First off, redid timing and replaced CPS. After replacing the CPS the timing was at 20-25* at idle, but it would drop to 4-6* before almost dying and raising timing. Still doesn't want to run though.Worse, second update.Compression Test Results:120-0-105-125...

I said it looked a tooth off, although I don't have a straight edge or anything to check and really see. I'm going to attempt to retime it today.

I'll try that out. I've lined up the crank and cam gears and it seems like the intake cam is about a tooth off while everything else is lined up. I don't see how a single tooth could cause all this, but I'm about to re time the damn thing so I finally know if that is the problem.I didn't...

I haven't tried a compression test. After cams, the car normally idled around -12 to -15hg. Now it is about -7hg to -10hg.The backfire was caused by the fuel pump leaning out because of a lack of voltage. There was nothing out of the ordinary afterwards as far as sounds and what not.The...

I'll try unlocking it.And I have literally done all of those things, lol. I couldn't have gotten more PB on it if it was submerged in the stuff. And it didn't change a thing. Gonna try a torch on it, and if that doesn't work, my last resort is to take the o2 housing off, and lock the...

I did that last time you told me to. The car has been locked in open loop for a few days now. It was locked when I took it for a drive as well. (the o2 has been out for a good while now. Months actually. It is almost welded into the o2 housing and I've made multiple attempts to get it out with...

So I let it warm up a bit the other day and it started to idle on its own, roughly though. I could hear a lifter or 5 get quiet while it idled, but there are still a few that are being a bit loud. So I shut it off, and the next day warmed it up again, and took it for a small drive. Went and got...

Talking about connecting backwards was the multimeter. I was pretty much explaining why I bought a new battery.I'm going to re check the timing as per that link you just sent me. And I'm going to do a BLT as well. I'm also quintuple checking my plug wires as the idea just keeps popping in...

I'll try that. Although nothing has changed in the tune, and I have v3 so I didn't lose it when I took the battery out. I've checked through the tune a bit to see if anything was lost and it all looks about right. But I'll try that out sometime tonight and get back to you. Thanks for the help...

Update:So I bought some revised lifters and installed them. Also replaced 2 couplers that I thought might be leaking, as well as the battery and alternator.Started the car up, and it started fine. After about a minute, it died. I was really low on gas, so I figured that would be it, and...

I'll do that tomorrow. I know the front o2 is bad, and have tried changing it a few times, but it's as if the sensor is welded in and I haven't been able to get it out to replace it yet.You'll be able to tell if there is a spun bearing or something along those lines just through a log of idle?

Thanks. I tried to add any values I thought might be important.I've understood that the alternator is bad and I need to replace it, but I still need help understanding if this is a rod knock, injector tick, or something along those lines. I'm not really sure how to check to see if the motor is...

Haha, typo. I'm thinking it is my alternator too, but don't really know how to check it without taking it off and up to an auto parts store.And I will get a log and post it up as soon as I can. Thanks for the input guys.Here is an idle log I just took.

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Sorry in advance for the book. I'm trying to put in as many details as possible so it's easier to diagnose.I was driving the car the other day, and the battery light and brake light came on out of no where. While these lights were on, the headlights were dim and the car didn't...

Installed some FP2's on my car tonight and replaced the timing belt. Took it out and it now has a slower spool. I have a PTE scm5031 and before the install it would start to spool around 3k, and hit 22psi right at 4k. Now it starts to spool at about 3700 and hits 21psi around 5k. I'm not sure if...

Over at mitsu-media we are working on a decal to be made in rememberance of Wendy as we speak. It will end up being $5 a sticker, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Pate family. The design should be done soon, and we plan on going around the forums asking for people to purchase them as well...

Wow. This is just horrible news. I never met Wendy, but have kept up with the build and really admired her passion and dedication. I'm actually writing this with tears in my eyes, all over someone I've never had the pleasure of meeting even. She was a fighter for sure, a lot tougher than I could...

Here are a few logs I took. I fixed the boost leak and it is holding 21-22psi quite steadily now. AFR's are right at 10.9 during WOT.1st log is 3rd gear pull 2nd log is cruising around 70 3rd log is 2nd to 3rd gear pull

Thank you for all the quick replies. I was tired and did not put enough information in my original post, so I will try and clear some things up.There is actually a member on another site with almost the same setup, but with added cams, that ran a 12.3 @ 114 with the same turbo on 23psi.I...